The International Executive Council has announced the winners of the 2024 scholarship award program. The Boilermakers’ scholarship committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. IBB received 106 total eligible applications from Boilermaker dependents. The applicants were judged on their academic achievements, leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and a written essay.
Edward Power Scholarship Award
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded the $5,000 scholarship to the following Canadian applicant:
Kyhlle Cristie Felisilda, daughter of Local D359 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Peter P. Felisilda, graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School and is studying biology at the University of Alberta.
Canadian student receives $3,000 scholarship
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $3,000 to the following Canadian applicant:
Jo Tabithared Gripo, daughter of Local D345 (Calgary, Alberta) member Michelred Gripo, graduated from All Saints High School and is studying engineering at the University of Calgary.
Eighteen Canadian students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following Canadian applicants:
Keira Mae Barth, daughter of Local 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Eric K. Barth and granddaughter of Kurt Barth, graduated from Uxbridge Secondary School and is studying nursing at the University of Ottawa.
Jasmine Scarlett Dawn Bencharski, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Jason Bencharski, graduated from Indian Head High School and is studying elementary education at the University of Regina.
Michelle Borovik, daughter of Local 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Vladimir Borovik, graduated from Bishop Allen Academy and is studying management at the University of Toronto, Mississauga.
Eli Jonathan David Bradley, son of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Jarediah Bradley, graduated from Victoria School of the Arts and is studying finance at the University of Alberta.
Mia-Bella Kadin Calderon, stepdaughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Ryan Sellar, graduated from Miles Macdonell Collegiate and is studying respira- tory therapy at the University of Winnipeg.
Shea Lynn Carr, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Johnathon Carr, graduated from Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School and is studying human kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University.
Namara Anne Clarke, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member David R. Clarke, graduated from Northumberland Regional High School and is studying biology at St. Francis Xavier University.
Kate Marie Dalton, daughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Albert M. Dalton, graduated from Roncalli Central High and is studying nursing at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Caitlin Mae Delaurier, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Terence S. Delaurier, graduated from Albert E. Peacock Collegiate and is studying real estate studies at the University of Calgary.
Alyssa Teresa Ennis, daughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Thomas R. Ennis, graduated from Roncalli Central High and is pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Hunter Shawn Leslie Hall, son of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Robert Hall, graduated from St. Francis Xavier and is pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree at MacEwan University.
Jocelynn Kalee Hill, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Dustin K. Hill, graduated from Albert E. Peacock Collegiate and is studying dental assistance at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Anna Noelle Jessome, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Michael R. Jessome, graduated from Hants East Rural High School and is studying biology at Saint Mary’s University.
Samuel Zakary Leblanc, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Mario S. Leblanc, graduated from Mathieu-Martin High School and is studying mechanical engineering at Université de Moncton.
Elohor Jennifer Omoko, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Joseph Omoko, graduated from Dr. Anne Anderson High School.
Emma Alyssa Snow, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member George C. Snow, graduated from East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy.
Alyssa Marie Suter, stepdaughter of Local 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Christopher Hurd, graduated from Great Lakes Secondary School and is studying nursing at Lambton College.
Anaya Szabo, daughter of Local D385 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member Jason Szabo, graduated from Panorama Ridge Secondary School.
Charles A. Jones Scholarship Award
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded the $5,000 scholarship to the following U.S. applicant:
Alexander J. Hogston, son of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member James R. Hogston, graduated from Lawrence County High School, is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky.
U.S. student receives $4,000 scholarship
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $4,000 to the following U.S. applicant:
Celia Elizabeth Parson, daughter of Local 667 (Winfield, West Virginia) member Timothy E. Parson, graduated from West Greene Junior-Senior High School and is studying physical therapy at Duquesne University and plans to pursue a doctoral degree.
Four U.S. students awarded $3,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $3,000 to the following U.S. applicants:
Lindsay Briggs, daughter of Local D239 (Three Forks, Montana) member Jeffrey C. Briggs, graduated from Whitehall High School and is studying child development at Brigham Young University, Idaho.
Shylah Ann Brogan, daughter of Local 697 (Marshfield, Wisconsin) member Kelly J. Brogan, graduated from Marshfield High School and is studying biology at St. Catherine University.
Grace Ann Herford, daughter of Local 587 (Orange, Texas) member Clay Herford, graduated from Vidor High School and is studying business administration and financial management at Texas A&M University.
Chesney Brooke Johnson, daughter of Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) member Jeremiah J. Johnson, graduated from Haralson County High School and is studying biology at Young Harris College.
IEC awards eight $2,000 scholarships to U.S. students
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,000 to the following U.S. applicants:
Addison Brielle Bond, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Christopher D. Bond, graduated from East Carter County High School and is studying biomedical science, pre-dentistry, at Morehead State University.
Michael DiCicco, son of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member James DiCicco, graduated from Clearview Regional High School and is studying chemical engineering at Rowan University.
Hanna Emma Fowler, daughter of Local 627 (Phoenix) member Davis H. Fowler, graduated from Page High School and is studying astrophysics at Yale University.
Gabriela F. Locon, daughter of Local 549 (Pittsburg, California) member Rodolfo G. Locon, graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and is studying neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the University of California, Davis.
Justin Dakota Nelson, son of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) mem- ber Justin D. Nelson, graduated from Seneca High School and is studying mechanical engineering at Missouri S&T.
Spencer Ray Taylor, stepson of Local 502 (Tacoma, Washington) member Eric R. Varley, graduated from Prairie High School and is studying business administration at Clark College.
Jacob Weber, son of Local 45/Zone 193 (Richmond, Virginia) member Daniel J. Weber, graduated from Archbishop Curley High School and is studying sports business management at Leeds University.
Brianna Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Local 60 (Peoria, Illinois) member Jeremy C. Wood, graduated from Pekin Community High School and is studying nursing at Bradley University.
Thirty-seven U.S. students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 to the following U.S. applicants:
Edward Michael Andrews, son of Local 744 (Cleveland, Ohio) member Michael E. Andrews, graduated from St. Edward High School and is studying business at Baldwin-Wallace University.
McKenna Armstrong, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Jason H. Armstrong, graduated from Staley High School and is studying communications at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods.
Terryn Pyper Avery, daughter of Local S1978 (Rock Springs, Wyoming) member Jeremiah M. Avery, graduated from Green River High School and is studying business management at Western Wyoming Community College.
Elley Jan Bennett, daughter of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member John A. Bennett IV, graduated from Newton Community High School and is studying exercise science and pre-physical therapy at the University of Evansville.
DenTallia Oceanda Betoney, daughter of Local 4 (Page, Arizona) member Andrea Nez, graduated from Farmington High School and is studying health and kinesiology at the University of Utah.
Ciara Taylor Bonner, daughter of Local 374 (Hobart, Indiana) member Matthew Q. Bonner, graduated from Chesterton High School and is studying exercise science at Marian University’s Ancilla College.
Samantha Grace Borlie, daughter of Local 1393 (Altoona, Pennsylvania) member Steven P. Borlie, graduated from Penn Cambria High School and is studying ultrasonography at Mount Aloysius College.
Carina J. Brawdy, daughter of Local 5/Zone 7 (Floral Park, New York) member Scott T. Brawdy, graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School and is studying law at the University of Buffalo.
Sydney Catherine Bullock, daughter of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member Brandon J. Bullock, graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School and is studying biology at Florida Atlantic University.
Nevaeh Burdge, stepdaughter of Local 107 (Milwaukee) member Bradley Guizzetti, graduated from Cedar Grove-Belgium High School and is studying biology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Makenna Burge, daughter of Local 502 (Tacoma, Washington) member Garrett R. Burge, graduated from Southridge High School and is studying forensic science at Arizona State University.
Keira Joy Cole, daughter of Local 107 (Milwaukee) member Daniel J. Cole, graduated from Oconto Falls High School and is studying diagnostic medical sonography at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
Curtis Andrew Cole Crockett, son of Local 2060 (Great Lakes NTD) member Joshua J. Crockett, graduated from Ramsey High School and is studying business at Eastern Illinois University.
Bryce T. Dunning, son of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Kevin T. Dunning, graduated from Bennington High School and is studying critical facilities management at Metropolitan Community College.
Jason Edward Dupuis, Jr., son of Local 237 (Hartford, Connecticut) member Jason E. Dupuis, Sr., graduated from Glastonbury High School and is studying biomedical science at Marist College.
Matavi Dypha, daughter of Local 92 (Los Angeles) member Samarn Dypha, graduated from Moreno Valley High School and is studying computer engineering at the University of California, San Diego.
Troy Adam Ewigman, son of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Adam L. Ewigman, graduated from Marceline High School and is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Missouri.
Aliyanna Ariel Fernandez, daughter of Local 5/Zone 5 (Oswego, New York) member Moises Fernandez, graduated from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School and is studying secondary education and mathematics at Stony Brook University.
Gabriel Foster, son of Local 110 (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) member Donnie L. Foster, Jr., graduated from Lawrence County High School and is studying diesel equipment technology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
Isabelle Amerett Gomez, daughter of Local 92 (Los Angeles) member Ryan A. Gomez, graduated from Fullerton Union High School and is studying social work at California State University of Long Beach.
Daniel Gorskikh, son of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Genady V. Gorskikh, graduated from Knoxville High School.
Hannah Jensen, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Casey G. Jensen, graduated from Olathe North High School and is studying nursing at Baker University.
Camryn Marie Klingensmith, daughter of Local 85 (Toledo,Ohio) member Philip D. Klingensmith, graduated from Perrysburg High School and is studying dental hygiene at The Ohio State University.
Reid Jason Landis, son of Local 667 (Winfield, West Virginia) member Jason G. Landis, graduated from Ripley High School and is studying biochemistry at West Virginia University.
Lila Grace O’Hanlon, daughter of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member Robert O’Hanlon, graduated from Holmdel High School.
Leeah Peles, daughter of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Robert J. Peles, graduated from Purchase Line Junior-Senior High School and is studying at Temple University.
Savanna Marie Pfetzer, daughter of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member Daniel Pfetzer, graduated from Campbell County High School.
Rosamond Jacinta Goncalves Porter, daughter of Local 1851 (Springfield, Massachusetts) member Jose G. Porter, graduated from South Hadley High School and is studying physics at Holyoke Community College.
Danessa Jo Pride, daughter of Local 374 (Hobart, Indiana) member Douglas V. Pride, graduated from Pike Central High School and is studying at Ivy Tech Community College, deciding between accounting and nursing.
Marissa Ray, daughter of Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) member Michael E. Ray, graduated from Rhea County High School and is studying occupational therapy at Cleveland State Community College.
Michael Ryan, son of Local 5/Zone 5 (Oswego, New York) member Thomas F. Ryan, graduated from Yorktown High School and is studying electrical construction and utility operation at State University of New York at Delhi.
Sean Joseph Ryan, son of Local 5/Zone 5 (Oswego, New York) member Thomas F. Ryan, graduated from Yorktown High School and is studying chemical engineering at Manhattan College.
Monique Monserrat Salinas, daughter of Local 549 (Pittsburg, California) member Jose L. Salinas, graduated from South Texas ISD Health Professions and is studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Rio Grande Valley.
Alexis Nicole Shuttleworth, daughter of Local 212 (Geneva, Ohio) member Joseph A. Shuttleworth, graduated from Geneva High School and is studying sports management at Bowling Green State University.
John Hart Turner, son of Local 108 (Bessemer, Alabama) member William E. Turner, graduated from Oak Grove High School and is studying computer engineering at the University of Alabama.
Emily Dawne Voigt, daughter of Local 647 (Ramsey, Minnesota) member Luke A. Voigt, graduated from Mandan High School and is studying agribusiness and marketing at North Dakota State University, Fargo.
Jack James Whalen, son of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member John J. Whalen, graduated from North Schuylkill Junior-Senior High School and is studying nursing at Penn State, Schuylkill.
How to apply for 2025 scholarships
Know someone who should apply for a 2025 Boilermaker scholarship? Visit scholarships.boilermakers.org for full instructions and the online application form.
